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The COP 30 talks concluded with an agreement that made no reference to the use of fossil fuels,

angering negotiators from countries that wanted a stronger commitment to face out their use.

The final deal was delayed by clashes between the EU, which wanted a firmer resolution and oil-producing countries.

Delegates from several places, including Colombia, objected to the wording after it had been gaveled. Western leaders issued a joint statement saying, additional work is needed on America's

proposal to end the war in Ukraine. They insisted that EU and NATO consent were needed on key issues

and criticised the condition that Ukraine must reduce its armed forces. Earlier, Donald Trump gave

Vladimir Zelensky, Ukraine's president, a deadline of Thursday to accept the proposal.

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 20 people in Gaza, according to Palestinian health authorities.

Israel said the attack was in response to a Hamas fighter entering Israeli held territory in the

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